() The present indicative plural of the substantive verb to be; but etymologically a different word from be, or was. Am, art, are, and is, all come from the root as.
(n.) The unit of superficial measure, being a square of which each side is ten meters in length; 100 square meters, or about 119.6 square yards.
Example Sentences:
Were
Definition:
(v. t. & i.) To wear. See 3d Wear.
(n.) A weir. See Weir.
(v. t.) To guard; to protect.
() The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
(n.) A man.
(n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.